Survivor Recognition Program 
A Tribute to Breast Cancer Survivors Breast Cancer survivors who wish to be recognized will receive a pink cap and pink t-shirt provided by Zeta Tau Alpha. Participants can also recognize those who have been touched by breast cancer by completing "In Memory of" and "In Celebration of" back signs that will be available on Race day at the Zeta Tau Alpha tent.
A continental breakfast will be available to all registered breast cancer survivors and one guest on Race day starting at 6:30 a.m. To participate in the survivor parade please begin by lining up at 7:45. The program will begin at 8 a.m. The Breast Cancer Survivor Recognition Program, is sponsored by Zeta Tau Alpha.
Pink-tacular Garden Signs
You can remember or celebrate someone touch by breast cancer by purchasing a Pink-tacular Garden sign. Each sign will be customized listing the honoree's and purchasers name. Signs will be displayed in our Garden at our 2010 Race. Cost of each sign $25.00. Order deadline: April 15, 2010.
Click here to order online
Click here to download a mail-in order form
The Giant Eagle Karen Shapira Survivor Award
Karen Shapira died from breast cancer in 2005 at the age of 60. She left behind a legacy of community service and outreach. For more than 20 years, she was active in the Jewish community both in Pittsburgh and abroad. She also served on the Executive Committee of the United Way of Allegheny County, co-chairing the Early Childhood Initiative, and served on the boards of the Pittsburgh Symphony, the Jewish Healthcare Foundation in Pittsburgh, UPMC and Shady Side Academy. Governor Tom Ridge appointed Karen to the Pennsylvania Commission for Women.
The Pittsburgh Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, in conjunction with Giant Eagle, established the Giant Eagle Karen Shapira Survivor Award in 2006 in recognition of Karen’s commitment to her community and as a way to acknowledge other breast cancer survivors who carry on her legacy through their own service activities. Do you know a breast cancer survivor who has given of herself in support of other breast cancer survivors and who has tirelessly promoted breast cancer awareness? Submit your nomination describing why this survivor would be the best candidate to receive this award.
Tell us how she has made a positive impact in the lives of those around her. When submitting a nomination, please include the full name, address, phone number and e-mail address of the person you are nominating along with your name, address, e-mail address and phone number. Nominations can be sent via e-mail to kpurcell@komenpittsburgh.org or mailed to the Komen Pittsburgh Affiliate at 1133 S. Braddock Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15218. Please submit nominations by April 5, 2010. |
